The Role of the Queen The Queen does
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The Role of the Queen • The Queen does not govern the country, but does carry out many important tasks. • The Queen is Head of the Church of England. She appoints Bishops and Archbishops on the advice of the Prime Minister. • The Queen is Head of the Armed Forces. She is the only person who can declare and end war with other countries. • The Queen is not allowed to vote. However, she meets weekly with the Prime Minister. Photo courtesy of (Michael Gwyther-Jones@flickr. com) - granted under reative commons licence – attribution
The Queen’s Homes Her Majesty's official residence in London is Buckingham Palace.
The National Anthem ‘God Save the King’ was a patriotic song first performed in London in 1745. Today, it is known as the National Anthem. God save our gracious Queen! Long live our noble Queen! God save the Queen! Send her victorious, Happy and glorious, Long to reign over us, God save the Queen.
The Longest-Reigning Monarch Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has served for 67 years and is the longest-reigning monarch. This means she has been Queen for the longest amount of time. Photo courtesy of (Archive New Zealand@flickr. com) - granted under reative commons licence – attribution
Events in the Life of the Queen 1936 Elizabeth’s father became King. 1964 The Queen’s youngest child is born. 1992 A fire destroys part of Windsor Castle. 2015 The Queen is the longest serving Monarch. 1900 1910 1920 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 1926 Elizabeth Alexandra Mary is born. 1952 King George VI dies and Elizabeth becomes Queen. 1977 The Queen’s Silver Jubilee. 1953 Elizabeth is crowned Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey. 2002 Princess Margaret and the Queen Mother die. 2016 The Queen turns 90. 2012 The Queen celebrates her Diamond Jubilee.
Fun Facts About the Queen • I have nine thrones; six at Buckingham Palace! • In 1954, I became the first serving monarch to circumnavigate the globe on a six month round-the-world tour with my husband. • I have ‘sat’ for my portrait to be painted over 130 times! • I send telegrams to congratulate people who reach the age of 100. • I was the first, and so far the only, female member of the Royal Family to serve in the armed forces. • Corgis are my favourite dogs. I have owned more than 30 corgis during my reign.
